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PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 20, 2019

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 20, 2019

Gridiron greats gathered at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Saturday for the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony. Football fans gathered around their heroes for autographs, sd the year’s best professional, college and high school players were recognized. Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 20, 2019

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 20, 2019

Cat lovers and their pets crowded the Pikake Room at the Blaisdell Center on Saturday for the Hawaii Cat Fanciers’ Association Championship & Household Pet Cat Show. Visitors could admire the show cats and check out the latest in cat-care products. Read More

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 20, 2019

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 20, 2019

The Jets, the Minneapolis-based Tongan family band known for their 1986 hit “Crush on You,” brought their funky, dance-friendly songs to the Old School Friday Waikiki Concert Series at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa last weekend. Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 19, 2019 • Updated on January 19, 2019 at 11:47 am

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 19, 2019 • Updated on January 19, 2019 at 11:47 am

Jerry Santos the founding member of Olomana in a musical career spanning five decades debuted a new revue at Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday night. Longtime friends included Haunani Apoliona, Kuuipo Kumukahi and Haumea Ho. Read More

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 14, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:15 am

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 14, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:15 am

The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra presented A Classical Mystery Tour on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the music of The Beatles. Imagine The Fab Four playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. Read More

PHOTOS BY MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 14, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:16 am

PHOTOS BY MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 14, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:16 am

The exhibition features artwork in traditional printmaking media as well as contemporary forms and hybrids from more than 50 artists from the state of Hawaii, including prints by juror Jeffrey Dell of Texas State University-San Marcos, and the 2019 gift print by Honolulu artist Vincent Hazen. Read More

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 13, 2019

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 13, 2019

Sacred Hearts Academy graduate and University of Hawaii student Tiana Wong was crowned the 70th Narcissus Queen at Hawaii Theatre on Saturday night.
Wong, who was born in Kailua and is the daughter of Matt and Lei Wong, is double-majoring in biochemistry and dance at UH-Manoa. She also serves as the captain of the University of Hawaii Dance Team Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 13, 2019

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 13, 2019

The Hawaii Bridal Expo brought the latest in wedding products to Blaisdell Exhibition Hall last weekend. Prospective brides could learn about party planning, bridal fashion, fitness and entertainment as they prepared for their big day. Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 11, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:16 am

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 11, 2019 • Updated on January 15, 2019 at 10:16 am

Manoa Valley Theatre presented the Tony Award winning Broadway musical featuring a mix of humans and puppets in a story of love, work and the meaning of life on the Lower East Side of New York City. Read More

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 7, 2019

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 7, 2019

After a morning hike up Koko Head, Major Legue Baseball player Yasiel Puig spent most of Sunday afternoon on more conventional aspects of baseball at a clinic for players ages 7-12 at Mid-Pacific.
Donny Kadokawa, a former Mid-Pacific standout, runs the program and held a similar camp two years ago with Joc Pederson and Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read More

PHOTOS BY BRANDON MIYAGI / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 6, 2019

PHOTOS BY BRANDON MIYAGI / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 6, 2019

Hawaii’s Puerto Rican community welcomed Christmas lovers on Saturday to El Dia de los Tres Reyes (Three Kings Day), a traditional Latin American holiday that celebrates the day the three kings gave their gifts to baby Jesus. Cultural music and dance by the Latin Amigos and Puerto Rican folkloric dancers provided entertainment, while the first 150 children to the event got gifts and stuffed animals. Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 5, 2019 • Updated on January 6, 2019 at 8:19 am

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 5, 2019 • Updated on January 6, 2019 at 8:19 am

The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club along with Lei Culture threw the first pool party of 2019 on Saturday. Curated by Papi Juice and Bubble T, the benefit for Planned Parenthood featured the sounds of Oscar Nn, Stevie Hyunh and Shy Shonnie. Read More

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER on January 5, 2019 • Updated on January 6, 2019 at 8:17 am

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Posted on January 5, 2019 • Updated on January 6, 2019 at 8:17 am

First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum showcased a fashion show by YIREH and MA.GA.NDA, ALT/AIR. In attendance were cast members of Hawaii Five-O along with music and art performances, guest DJs and a sculpture garden exhibit. Read More